by Kathleen McGowan | Sep 23, 2024
So much going on as the fall season of concerts and events is in full swing! On September 27–28, Washington University in St. Louis will host a symposium on the music and work of Julia Perry. The event will include guest lectures, a roundtable, and a concert of...
by Liane Curtis | Sep 21, 2024
In Boston, a remarkable new opera is being premiered this weekend. “Is This America? The Fannie Lou Hamer Story,” composed by Mary D. Watkins, with a libretto by Watkins and Cerise Jacobs. In this interview that aired on Boston’s WBUR, Mary Watkins describes how she...
by Liane Curtis | Sep 17, 2024
Today’s author, Carolyn Watson is an Australian-born conductor who has been active in the US since 2013. She serves as Director of Orchestras at the University of Illinois while continuing to enjoy an active freelance career internationally. 2024 marks the 150th...
by Kathleen McGowan | Sep 16, 2024
To start your week, here are a few recent stories that caught our attention! In a surprising announcement this week, the Berlin Philharmonic’s concertmaster Vineta Sareika has announced that she will leave her position with the orchestra. Her final appearances...
